Newcastle United flop Seydou Doumbia has joined Swiss side FC Basel on a season long loan deal.

The Ivory Coast international failed to impress after signing for the Magpies from AS Roma last January and made just three appearances for the Magpies.

The Magpies had turned down to make the deal permanent and Roma have quickly decided to move him out on loan for next season.

A statement from the Serie A club read: “AS Roma can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Swiss club FC Basel 1893 for the loan of forward Seydou Doumbia for the duration of the 2016-17 season.

“The striker arrived at the club during the winter transfer window in the 2014-15 season, going on to score two goals in 14 games during the remainder of that campaign.

“Last season he went on loan to CSKA Moscow, subsequently joining Premier League side Newcastle United for the second half of the campaign.”